Ssk (Single Decrease) and Sssk (Double Decrease)

Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time (Figure 1). Insert point of left needle into front of two slipped stitches and knit them together through back loops with right needle (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2

For Sssk (Double Decrease): Slip three stitches knitwise one at a time. Insert point of left needle into front of three slipped stitches and knit them together with right needle—three stitches reduced to one.

Other Things You May Like to Check Out:

Categories

Tags

About Kathleen Cubley

Hello daily knitters! I'm the editor of Knitting Daily. I've been obsessed with knitting for about ten years now and my favorite projects are sweaters. I like the occasional smaller project, but there's nothing like yards of stockinette with a well-placed cable or a subtle stitch pattern here and there. I crochet a bit now and then—especially when I need to produce a baby blanket in time for the baby shower.
I've been in publishing for 20 years and I'm finally exactly where I want to be: at the crossroads of knitting and communication.
I live in Spokane, Washington and when I'm not knitting I enjoy gardening, snuggling with my dogs, swimming, reading, and playing in the snow in the winter. But, really, I'm pretty much always knitting!
View all posts by Kathleen Cubley →

Your email address is used to communicate about your subscription, and to provide expert tips & information from Knitting Daily and Interweave.
We do not sell your email address. For more information, please read our privacy policy